Live 2013 NFL Draft analysis: Third round

Ted BartlettApr 26, 2013 8:29 PM

Ted Bartlett evaluates draft-eligible prospects in his spare time, among a number of activities he pursues, including managing an accounting team, golf, studying for the CPA exam, insulting various religious figures in writing, and generally, staying ahead of more than a few curves. During the 2012 NFL Draft, he wiped the passion off of Jeff Legwold's face by nailing the Derek Wolfe pick, when Jeff had never even heard of him. Ted also focuses on the NFL's business and legal environment, offensive and defensive schemes, going off on unrelated tangents, and all 32 teams in the NFL. Follow along as he offers his instant analysis of tonight's NFL Draft.

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Team

Player

Pos

School

63

Kansas City

Travis Kelce

TE

Cincinnati

This is a very high-value TE, who probably only fell in this draft because he had some off-the-field issues. His brother Jason is an NFL center for the Eagles, so remember Andy Reid knows the family. I think he's going to be good for the Chiefs.

64

Jacksonville

Dwayne Gratz

CB

UConn

For a team that didn't win all that much, UConn has some good defensive prospects in this class. Gratz is long, and can run. The Jaguars are starting out working on their secondary, which is a good place to begin a major rebuild.

65

Detroit

Larry Warford

OG

Kentucky

Warford is a really good guard prospect. The Lions continue to meet their needs without reaching for players. Among man-blocking guards, he's second behind Warmack for me.

66

Oakland

Sio Moore

OLB

UConn

The UConn train keeps a'rollin. Moore is a really good athlete, and he can affect the game as a pass rusher, run-stuffer, and coverage guy.

67

Philadelphia

Bennie Logan

DT

LSU

Logan is a high-effort and talented interior DT. The Eagles are buying pretty low on him here, and I like the pick.

68

Cleveland

Leon McFadden

CB

San Diego State

McFadden is a little slot CB to me. I think there are a few better CBs left on the board, but if the Browns wanted a nickel guy, this is a solid one.

69

Arizona

Tyrann Mathieu

CB

LSU

The Honey Badger is a fine pick for the Cardinals. He's very close with Patrick Peterson, who seems to be a good influence on him. He'll make a lot of plays in the slot.

70

Tennessee

Blidi Wreh-Wilson

CB

UConn

We have ourselves a run on CBs going. Wreh-Wilson has starter ability in the NFL, and he can contribute early for the Titans.

71

St. Louis

TJ McDonald

S

USC

McDonald is a big hitter as a box safety, and the Rams could use one of those. I think he'll be a liability in coverage, though.

72

New York Jets

Brian Winters

OG

Kent State

Nice pick for the LOLJets. Winters is a nasty mauler at guard, and he can step into a big void at the position. Getting full-time starters here is good work.

73

Tampa Bay

Mike Glennon

QB

North Carolina State

This is a nice scheme fit for Glennon, and the Bucs get a fairly talented thrower of the football to keep Josh Freeman's seat a little bit warm.

74

Dallas

Terrance Williams

WR

Baylor

Williams is a good value here, as much as I didn't view him as highly as some people did. He can work his way into the lineup over time on that team.

75

New Orleans

Terron Armstead

OT

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

I view this as a steal. Armstead is nearly the athlete that Lane Johnson is. He may be better than Jermon Bushrod from day 1.

76

San Diego

Keenan Allen

WR

California

Excellent value here. Allen has a lot of good tape, and all things being equal, I think he's the most talented outsdie WR in the class. It's a little disconcerting to see all three other AFC West teams making smart picks so far this weekend.

77

Miami

Dallas Thomas

OG

Tennessee

Thomas is a player who can compete to start as a rookie at RG.

78

Buffalo

Marquise Goodwin

WR

Texas

This is all about leveraging E.J. Manuel's big arm - the thing about him that I like the best is how he throws the deep ball. Goodwin is an absolute speedster.

79

Pittsburgh

Markus Wheaton

WR

Oregon State

Wheaton is a guy who can contribute as a rookie within the Steeler WR group. He's no Mike Wallace, but he can replace some of the things Wallace does.

80

Dallas

J.J. Wilcox

S

Georgia Southern

This is the first guy drafted this weekend who I haven't seen play in any forum. He looks like he has good size and speed, but I don't know him well.

81

New York Giants

Damontre Moore

DE

Texas A&M

Moore was being called a top 5 pick about 4 months ago. He had some character issues reported and a slow 40, with a weak bench press. I was still hoping the Broncos would get him though. Nice value here.

82

New Orleans (from MIA)

John Jenkins

NT

Georgia

Jenkins is a massive NT, usually carrying around 355 pounds, and carrying it pretty well. He plays a bit high, but good coaching can make this another steal.

83

New England

Logan Ryan

CB

Rutgers

I saw this a mile away. Ryan is a Patriots type of CB, with zone instincts and good ball skills, and he comes from Rutgers, where Bill Belichick has a lot of relationships.

84

Cincinnati

Shawn Williams

S

Georgia

Williams is a big and physical safety who played on a really talented Georgia defense. I think this is too high for him, because he's not even as good as teammate Bacarri Rambo.

85

Washington

Jordan Reed

TE

Florida

This another steal, because Reed should have been a second rounder. He's strictly a move TE, but he can really run with the ball when he catches it. Shanahan will find good ways to get him the ball.

86

Indianapolis

Hugh Thornton

OG

Illinois

Thornton is likely to start as a rookie for the Colts. He's a big and physical guard, and he can really anchor well in pass protection.

87

Seattle

Jordan Hill

DT

Penn State

Hill is a solid rotational DT for the Seahawks. He'll never be a star, but he can give you 30 good snaps.

88

San Francisco (from GB)

Corey Lemonier

OLB

Auburn

The 49ers continue to load up on pass rushers. I'm not Lemonier's biggest fan, but it's not a bad pick here.

89

Houston

Brennan Williams

OT

North Carolina

I had this in the RAMD. He can start at RT as a rookie for the Texans, and he fits their system really well.

90

Denver

Kayvon Webster

CB

South Florida

Webster is a long CB, who may be usable as a man cover guy on TEs. Maybe I got my matchup safety? Let's see him before we criticize him too much. As for taking a CB, I guess Mike Klis was right. It's hard to see them carrying 6, but that must be the plan.

91

New England

Duron Harmon

S

Rutgers

Belichick goes to the Rutgers well again. They've really used a lot of picks on secondary players the last few years.

92

St. Louis

Stedman Bailey

WR

West Virginia

Bailey is a good player, and he can crack the Rams lineup as a posession receiver.

Really enjoyed your running commentary over the last couple of days. Thanks Ted.

Posted by Kell_C on 2013-04-27 10:11:47

Webster from USF....hmmm

Posted by Alexis on 2013-04-26 22:04:55

Like the CB Webster pick. 4.41 speed is very nice.

Posted by Orange_and_Blue on 2013-04-26 22:04:10

we're in the mid-70s... my darkhorse pick for the Broncos is Cornelius Washington as an edge rusher.

Posted by QDoc on 2013-04-26 21:27:10

With Lacey's injury concern, I don't mind going with Ball as a RB. I like that Elway and Co. are picking sure things that, while aren't the top, don't carry the off field baggage, injury risky, or have the one year wonder label.

That being said, I think there was some talent at other positions of need that I'd have liked a little better at the 2nd pick. I have a hard time thinking this guy was BPA what with who was still available.

Posted by Rollston Frangopoulos on 2013-04-26 21:24:27

are there any good match up safeties left?

Posted by tim on 2013-04-26 21:05:00

So he's cool then!

Posted by broncosmontana on 2013-04-26 20:58:05

"I grew up watching the #Broncos. The Broncos have been my favorite team ever since I started watching football." — @M_Ball28